Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE
Navigating In Windows CE And Applications
4.1 Navigating In Windows CE And Applications
Graphic user interfaces like Windows CE for portable devices and desktop Windows
(2000, XP, etc.) utilize ‘point and click’ navigation. An equivalent keyboard shortcut is also available for every ‘point and click’ action.
Windows CE supports the same ‘point and click’ user interface and keyboard shortcuts as desktop Windows with one difference – the ‘point and click’ action is accomplished using a touchscreen rather than a mouse. Actions can be performed using any combination of keyboard shortcuts or touchscreen tapping (provided your
7535 is equipped with a touchscreen).
4.1.1 Navigating Using A Touchscreen And Stylus
Note: If the touch screen is not registering your screen taps accurately, the touchscreen may need recalibration. Refer to “Calibrating The Touchscreen” on page 44.
A touchscreen is an optional feature. A 7535 equipped with a touchscreen has a
stylus – a pointing tool that looks like a pen – stored in a slot at the top of the 7535.
The stylus is used to select objects on the touchscreen.
Note: To prevent damage to the touchscreen, use only the stylus (pen) supplied with your 7535.
To open a file, launch an applet or open a folder:
• Double-tap the stylus on the appropriate icon.
4.1.2 Navigating Using The Keyboard
If your 7535 has a standard screen (rather than a touchscreen), choosing icons and navigating dialogue boxes, displaying the desktop, and so on requires keyboard input. If your unit has already been fully configured and your application is launched at startup, you’ll have little need for keyboard navigation.
Refer to “Working With Files, Folders And Programs” on page 62 for additional details keyboard navigation.
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Working With Files, Folders And Programs
Keep in mind that unlike a desktop computer, the 7535 does not support key chording (pressing two keys at the same time). You must press one key followed by the next in sequence.
Operation
Move the cursor
Open file, folder or icon
Exit & Save
Close/Exit & Do Not Save
Navigate Dialogue Boxes
Select Radio Button/Press Button
Go to System Menu
Arrow keys
Key or Key Combination
<ENTER>
<ENTER>
<ESC>
<TAB>
To move cursor up <SHIFT> <TAB>
<SPACE>
<BLUE><0>
Table 4.1 Keyboard Navigation
4.2 Working With Files, Folders And Programs
Folder
File
Program Icon
Figure 4.1 Working With Windows Icons
• Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon you want to open or launch.
• Press <ENTER>.
Note: Keep in mind that as with any Microsoft® Windows® program, you can also highlight an icon, press <ALT> and type the letter <F> to open the
File menu. Then you can choose the Open command to open an icon.
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The Startup Desktop
If you have a touchscreen:
• Double-tap on the appropriate icon – either a folder icon, a program icon or a file icon – to open or launch your selection.
4.3 The Startup Desktop
When the 7535 boots up, the startup desktop (shell) is displayed. Any applications stored in the Startup folder will start up immediately.
Figure 4.2 The 7535 Startup Desktop
4.3.1 Accessing Desktop Icons
• Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon, and press <ENTER> to launch the highlighted icon.
If you have a touchscreen:
• Tap on the icon to open a window or, in the case of an application icon, launch an application.
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